Why Running at Night Sucks

As you may already know, I'm trying to get back into a regular schedule of running. And, I have not joined a gym, so I have taken to running outside, in the dark, after work. I thought I would compile a list of reasons why this is great and why it sucks. Let's start with the bad news first.

Reasons Why Running at Night Sucks:

1. Constant fear that the boogey man is right behind you.
2. No depth perception. The only way you know you are running uphill when your strides get shorter.
3. No distance perception either. Did I just run 1 mile or 10?
4. Even with a headlamp and flashlight, it is still really dark.
5. Legit possibility that you could be run over by a car and the driver could easily hide your body. (I'm running mostly on a trail for foot traffic only, but could be taken out on the way in our out).

Tomorrow I'll tell you all the reasons why I think running at night isn't so bad, awesome even?

Miles logged: 3.0